Nebraska
Nebraska is one of 11 states in CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Conference. Our snapshot of Nebraska includes information on the state’s three branches of government: key leaders in the executive branch, a partisan breakdown of the legislature, term limits, an overview of the judicial branch, and more.
Tim Anderson serves as CSG Midwest liaison for Nebraska. Please contact Tim with any questions you have or research assistance you need.
Snapshot
Executive Branch
| Governor | Jim Pillen |
| Lieutenant Governor | Joe Kelly |
| Secretary of State | Robert Evnen |
| Attorney General | Mike Hilgers |
| Treasurer | John Murante |
| Auditor | Mike Foley |
Legislative Branch
| Unicameral Legislature | |
|---|---|
| Seats: | 49 |
| Average Constituency Size: | 40,031 (based on population figures from 2020 U.S. Census) |
| Length of Term: | Four years |
| Term Limit: | Two Consecutive terms, but may run again after sitting out four years |
Judicial Branch
| Highest Court | Nebraska Supreme Court |
| Chief Justice | Michael G. Heavican |
| Number of Justices | 7 |
| Method of Selection | Gubernatorial appointment from nominating commission |
| Method of Retention | Retention election |
In this Dec. 13 webinar, one of the nation’s leading policy experts on Medicaid will preview the coming year — a look at important recent developments in this critical public insurance program, as well as some of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for state legislators and other leaders. Participants also will learn about the tools and options available to the legislative branch regarding oversight of Medicaid, which makes up more than 10 percent of total state spending and now provides health insurance to close to 20 percent of people living in the United States.
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This webinar is open to all and will focus on policy and funding opportunities that help expand the use of on-farm anaerobic digesters. Organized by the CSG Midwestern Legislative Conference Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, and led by AgSTAR experts, this webinar will begin at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time/12:30 p.m. Central Time on Monday, Dec. 18.
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